Archive · 13 Aug 2025
India's Oscar Entry Submissions Open from August 15
India is choosing a movie to send to the Oscars!
The Film Federation of India (FFI) is in charge and has announced the submission period.
Filmmakers can submit movies between August 15 and September 10.
The movies must have played in theaters for at least a week and show "Indianness."
It means they should be about Indian ideas, not just regular stories.
The FFI will pick a team of people to watch the movies.
Then they'll vote to decide which film represents India, with the winner announced on September 28.
Last year, "Laapataa Ladies" was selected but didn't win.
The selected films must have at least 60% of its content in an Indian language and be filmed in India.
FFI announced the submission period for India's Oscar entry from August 15 to September 10.
Eligible films must have a theatrical run of at least a week.
Films should reflect "Indianness" and be idea-driven, not just content-driven.
The final entry will be decided by a vote and announced on September 28.
Films must be at least 60% in an Indian language and shot primarily in India.
- Who
- The Film Federation of India (FFI).
- What
- FFI announced the submission period for India’s entry to the Oscars.
- When
- Submission is from August 15 to September 10; final entry announced on September 28.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To select a film to represent India at the Oscars.
Star-Driven vs. Idea-Driven Films
Idea-Driven Films
Shifting Focus
Star-Driven vs. Idea-Driven Films
Earlier, the focus was on who was in the film.
Idea-Driven Films
Films should be idea-driven, not just content-driven.
- Submission Dates
- August 15 - September 10
- Theme
- "Indianness"
- Language
- At least 60% in Indian dialect
- Theatrical Run
- Minimum of one week
- Announcement Date
- September 28
- Jury
- 25 members
- Last Year's Entry
- "Laapataa Ladies"
